Prosthetic Limbs - an artificial body part to enable some form of normal function or appearance - Advantages and disadvantages table in A Level and IB Biology


	Prosthetic Limbs - an artificial body part to enable some form of normal function or appearance
	Advantages advanced plastics + carbon fiber composites available new materials are stronger, lighter and more realistic electric technologies make limbs controllable eg gripping advanced pigments in plastic uniquely match individual skin tones eg freckles high friction surfaces can be added to provide better grip for prostheses	Disadvantages cost social stigma uncomfortable/sore break/snap phantom limb syndrome motors may leak fluid
	Evaluation may be used to replace damage or diseased joints eg hip and knee replacementsnew materials are being developed all the time

may be used to replace damage or diseased joints eg hip and knee replacementsnew materials are being developed all the time

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